Contractors told to inform authorities when ancient items are unearthed


Dr Leh (left) points to the spot where the ancient Chinese relics were found by construction workers, as Lee (second from left) looks on.

KUCHING: Contractors who come across historical relics when doing excavation work must immediately stop their task and inform the relevant authorities.

Assistant Tourism Minister Datuk Lee Kim Shin said the Museum Department will be dispatched to sweep the area and collect samples.

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